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Aix en Provence Parks, Gardens and Aix en Provence Arboretums
(Aix en Provence, Provence-Alpes-Cote d'Azur, France, FR)
From formal gardens and exotically planted greenhouses, to vast wooded parks, with lakes and walking trails, Aix en Provence has plenty to enjoy. There is easily enough green space to allow visitors to head off the tourist trail and escape from the hustle and bustle of the city.
Many parks are popular with families and local in Aix en Provence, so there are usually children's playgrounds, as well as boules areas and pretty gardens. During the summer, there is also often open-air entertainment on offer.
Aix en Provence Parks and Gardens: Park Jourdane - Rue Anatole France, Aix en Provence, F-13100, France, FR
Tel: +33 04 42 91 88 83
The lower part of this vast city park is laid out as a classical French garden. Steps take visitors to the upper part of the garden, which is laid out in a romantic style. During the summer months, there is often open-air entertainment in the Park Jourdane. Other recreational activities include an area for playing boules, as well as a children's playground.
Aix en Provence gardens open: daily - 09:00 to 30 minutes before sunset
Aix en Provence gardens admission: free
Aix en Provence Parks and Gardens: Parc Saint Mitre - Avenue Jean Monet, Aix en Provence, F-13100, France, FR
Tel: +33 04 42 91 88 83
The park can be accessed by gates off Aix en Provence's Route de Berre. Locals and visitors alike enjoy strolling along the Parc Saint Mitre's tree-lined avenue as it circles a large meadow and takes in a waterfall, pond, stream and various play and rest areas. An arboretum, greenhouse and rose garden are also worth exploring, and a puppet theatre is sure to keep everyone amused.
Aix en Provence gardens open: daily - 09:00 to 30 minutes before sunset
Aix en Provence gardens admission: free
Aix en Provence Parks and Gardens: Jardin du Pavillon de Vendôme 32 Rue Célony, Aix en Provence, F-13100, France, FR
Tel: +33 04 42 93 70 00
Situated within the Old Town of Aix is a formal garden that is perhaps the most popular place to take a stroll in Aix. The garden surrounds the 17th-century pavilion which was originally built for the Duke de Vendôme.
Aix en Provence gardens open: daily, April to October - 10:00 to 12:00 and 14:00 to 18:00; November to March - 10:00 to 12:00 and 14:00 to 17:00
Aix en Provence gardens admission:
Aix en Provence Parks and Gardens: Parc Rambot - Cours des Arts et Métiers, Aix en Provence, F-13100, France, FR
Tel: +33 04 42 91 88 83
This Parc Rambot is a great place to walk and relax after the exertions of sightseeing in Aix en Provence. As well as lawns and flowerbeds, there are also children's play areas, including sand pits, swings, paddling pool and slides.
Aix en Provence gardens open: daily - 09:00 to 30 minutes before sunset
Aix en Provence gardens admission: free
Aix en Provence Parks and Gardens: Parc de la Colline de Cucques - Avenue de la Cible, Aix en Provence, F-13100, France, FR
Tel: +33 04 42 91 88 83
Perched on a hillside in the southern part of Aix en Provence, visitors to the Parc de la Colline de Cucques can enjoy strolling along paths lined by pine trees and rosemary. The park also has grassy areas and a children's play area, complete with a paddling pool.
Aix en Provence gardens open: daily- 09:00 to 30 minutes before sunset
Aix en Provence gardens admission: free
Aix en Provence Parks and Gardens: Parc George Vilers - Avenue Saint John Perse, Jas de Bouffan, Aix en Provence, F-13090, France, FR
Tel: +33 04 42 91 88 83
This vast open park known as the Parc George Vilers can be found in the heart of Aix's Jas de Bouffin area. Connected by a maze of pathways are a whole host of attractions, including a lake, an open-air theater, ten lawned areas, and numerous groves planed with a variety of tree species from Provence.
Aix en Provence gardens open: daily - 09:00 to 30 minutes before sunset
Aix en Provence gardens admission: free
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